Denmark vs Estonia: Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household

Denmark
46.8
in 2025
Estonia
45.5
in 2025
Denmark rank
19th
Estonia rank
21st

Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household over time

  • Denmark
  • Estonia
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How they compare

Denmark currently reports 46.8 against 45.5 in Estonia, a difference of 1.3.

Across all 22 years both countries report, Denmark has been ahead every year.

Denmark ranks 19th and Estonia ranks 21st of 49 countries.

Denmark has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Estonia Difference Ahead
2000s 51.72 38.52 13.2 Denmark
2010s 54.03 41.19 12.84 Denmark
2020s 50.02 44.8 5.22 Denmark

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household, Denmark or Estonia?
Denmark, at 46.8 against 45.5 in Estonia as of 2025.
What is the difference in distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household between Denmark and Estonia?
1.3, with Denmark ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Estonia?
22 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2025.
How do Denmark and Estonia rank globally for distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household?
Denmark ranks 19th and Estonia ranks 21st of 49 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
55 places, 1,029 data points, 2003–2025
Last refreshed